Sunoco gas station shooting in Melbourne: Victim played football at Palm Bay High

Palm Bay High's Twonnie Pollard talks about his touchdown against Melbourne High in this video posted Sept. 12, 2014. In 2018, Pollard died after being shot at Sunoco across from Palm Bay High
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The former Palm Bay High student killed in a shooting at the Sunoco gas station across from the school Friday was a promising football player who had attracted interest from several major schools.

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Pastor Tanya Greene speaks fondly about murder victim Twonnie Pollard, who used to attend the church where she is a pastor.
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Twonnie Pollard, 21, played linebacker and running back for the Pirates from the 2013 to 2015 seasons, graduating in May 2016. Considered a standout player, he was scouted by several Division I schools and entertained offers from at least seven programs.

Kenny Homen (9) and Brandon Kinsey (10) of the Head Bustas flank Twonnie Pollard (6) of the Ravens as they dive for a fumble during the Palm Bay Rockets Spring 8-Man Tackle Varsity Super Bowl football game at Palm Bay High on Saturday. Brian Curl, for FLORIDA TODAY ( Youth Football ) FLORIDA TODAY Newspaper

Twonnie Pollard, left, and Dylan Bragg (31) of the Palm Bay Pirates put a hard tackle on Tavon Lindsey (7) of the Port St. Lucie Jaguars during a prep football game at Palm Bay High Stadium on Friday. Brian Curl, for FLORIDA TODAY ( Prep Sports ) FLORIDA TODAY Newspaper

Joshua Gaines (15) of the Palm Bay Pirates gets a hug from teammate Twonnie Pollard after scoring a touchdown during a Juniors division youth football game against the Bayside Bears at Veterans Park in Palm Bay on Oct. 9. Brian Curl, for FLORIDA TODAY ( Youth Football ) FLORIDA TODAY Newspaper

Twonnie Pollard (45) of the Palm Bay Pirates falls under the weight of Vincent Caravano of the Bayside Bears during a Juniors division youth football game at Veterans Park in Palm Bay on Oct. 9. Brian Curl, for FLORIDA TODAY ( Youth Football ) FLORIDA TODAY Newspaper

Palm Bay running back Sekai Lindsay (21) hands the ball off for a reverse to Twonnie Pollard (2) during the Palm Bay High School vs. Merritt Island High School football game in Merritt Island on Friday, November 22, 2013. Alex Schierholtz for FLORIDA TODAY ( Other ) FLORIDA TODAY Newspaper

Palm Bay running back Twonnie Pollard (2) looks for running room during the Palm Bay High School vs. Merritt Island High School football game in Merritt Island on Friday, November 22, 2013. Alex Schierholtz for FLORIDA TODAY ( Other ) FLORIDA TODAY Newspaper

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Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m. Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY

Under head coach Dan Burke, he helped lead the Pirates to two playoff appearances and a combined 24-10 record for his three seasons with the team.

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Melbourne police and crime scene technicians on scene at the Sunoco Food Mart at the intersection of Babcock Street and Eber Blvd. across from Palm Bay High School for a shooting in the Sunoco parking lot early Friday a.m.(Photo: Malcolm Denemark, Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY)

Pollard was shot about 2:20 a.m. Friday in the parking lot of the Sunoco gas station, 4000 S. Babcock St., across from Palm Bay High School. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died from his injuries after being taken to a local hospital, according to Lt. Cheryl Trainer, police spokeswoman.

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A man was shot late night July 27, 2018, at the 24-hour Sunoco gas station across from Palm Bay High School in Melbourne. Here are scenes from the shooting the morning after. Video by Tess Sheets and Malcolm Denemark, FLORIDA TODAY
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No arrests have been made in the incident and the shooter has not been identified, according to Sgt. John Chapman of the Melbourne Police Department, although police say the suspect likely knew Pollard.